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Contact Name: Anthony Distefano
Contact Email: anthony.distefano@dshs.wa.gov
Website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/care...
Company Description:
Research and Data Analysis (RDA), within the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, is a national leader in health and human services research. RDA consists of a team of over 110 professionals including: • Researchers with backgrounds in economics, sociology, psychology, health services, geography, statistics, and related fields. • IT professionals with expertise in analytical programming, database management, and sophisticated data analysis. • Staff providing graphics production, publication support, web hosting and other support functions for this large research enterprise. RDA provides a unique work environment for pursuing health and social policy research using integrated client data. The State legislature and executive branch use RDA reports to inform policy, programming and budgeting decisions relating to Medicaid, mental health, substance abuse, long-term care, child welfare, education, employment, housing and homelessness, criminal justice, and other social areas. For recent examples of policy briefs, program evaluation and research conducted at RDA, please visit our website: http://www.dshs.wa.gov/rda/ RDA offers competitive salary and state benefits and sits at the center of state government in beautiful Olympia, Washington. Located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Olympia is a short distance from the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, ocean beaches, as well as the metropolitan centers of Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon. With excellent public schools, great universities in the area, and progressive local government, Olympia is a thriving community great for families, active lifestyles, and professionals who want to work directly at the intersection of public policy and research.